Oral Report: Top Dentists 2019
Central Florida’s premier dental health professionals. A trip to the dentist doesn’t exactly top anyone’s list of favorite things, but maybe it should. After all, these professionals maintain the first thing people notice about us: our smiles. It’s time to show some appreciation for their field, from the general dentists who keep our teeth clean and cavity-free and the orthodontists... Read More
A Medical Legacy
Dr. Michael Steppie has been on the forefront of skincare services for decades and is now leading the way on advancing research and educating patients. Dr. Michael Steppie is not your average dermatologist. As president and medical director of Associates in Dermatology, founded in 1989, Dr. Steppie has an unrivaled passion for serving Central Florida’s community through clinical... Read More
A Solution for Stubborn Body Fat
YMD Body Sculpt can help you achieve the physique that you’ve been striving for. Dr. Ruth Hill Yeilding is well-known in the community for her facial plastic surgery practice YMD Eye & Face, where she’s helped thousands of patients achieve the look they desire with surgical interventions such as facelifts and eyelid lifts. Dr. Yeilding is also known for being a gentle and... Read More
Experience Dentistry Differently
Park Smiles Dentistry is taking the fear and stress out of a trip to the dentist with its innovative approach to care. When Dr. Drew Byrnes was growing up, he usually dreaded trips to the dentist’s office. Now that he is an adult and actually a dentist himself, he wants to make dental visits easier for everyone. Of course, he is not alone in that feeling, as many people experience... Read More
Study Guide: The 2019 Public High School Report Card
As the school bells begin to ring once again and students start to fill the halls, it’s time to examine how the local public high schools are faring with our annual report card. Using information gleaned from the Florida Department of Education, we’ve gathered data to see how our local schools match up in key areas like average SAT scores and graduation rates. In addition, we... Read More
Top Physicians 2019
254 of Orlando’s leading medical minds. From the pediatricians who keep our children in good health, to the family doctors and specialists that play a direct role in our daily lives, Central Florida is full of leading medical providers making a difference. For our annual Top Physicians list we turned to our readers and asked them for some help and in turn we received thousands... Read More
Family First
We take a look at some of the key issues facing parents today and speak to the experts who can help navigate through the uncertainty. For our second annual parenting guide we wanted to focus on areas that hit close to home for many households: family fun, education, health care and special needs. As a parent, it’s easy to feel the weight of every decision you make concerning your... Read More
Best of the Best 2019
Each year, we like to take inventory of some of Orlando’s BESTS. From the best food to the best shops to the best places for pampering yourself to the best activities for family fun. After a number of years of packing our Best of the Best list with all this goodness, you’d think we’d have run out of recommendations by now? But as always, compiling this feature reminds us that... Read More
Tales of Triumph
As the advancements in technology and cutting-edge treatments continue to push modern medicine forward, there are plenty of real-life examples of groundbreaking health care happening right here in our backyard. Each year, Orlando Family Magazine looks to highlight shining examples of how the local medical community consistently rises to the occasion and these wonderful stories will... Read More
Ties That Bind
With the growth of at-home DNA testing, more people than ever are finding out what their genetic information can tell them, with some surprises along the way. Ancestry-tracing companies have been offering genealogical DNA testing for years, but it was only around 2007 that a new genetic analysis using autosomal chromosomes brought about a major shift to the industry. Superior to... Read More
Cultural Exchange
Hosting foreign exchange students has allowed some Central Florida families to not only share what life is like in America but to broaden their own horizons as well. Mark Weatherly was listening to the radio when he heard a commercial that seemed to be speaking directly to him. It was an ad seeking families interested in hosting exchange students or young people from other countries... Read More
Top Dentists 2018
Meet the Top Dentists who will leave you smiling with confidence. The confidence that comes with being able to flash a toothy smile is invaluable. But, of course, a mouth full of pearly whites needs the best care to keep up appearances. In that regard, Orlandoans are blessed because Central Florida has some of the most dedicated and highly skilled dental professionals. For our annual... Read More
Top Physicians 2018
251 of Greater Orlando’s leading medical minds. From the family physicians we see for routine checkups to the specialists who help guide us through challenging times, finding doctors who not only care for you, but also care about you is no small feat. For our annual Top Physicians list this year we once again tapped our readers and asked them to vote for the doctors who have made... Read More
Orlando Family 2017 Year in Review
As 2018 arrives and anticipation grows for another great year, we wanted to take a moment and revisit all the things that made 2017 so special… Read More Read More
